Moral Encouragement
/ˈmɒrəl ɪnˌkʌrɪdʒmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of providing psychological or emotional support to influence legal behavior without explicit inducement to commit a crime.
The court considered whether the defendant's statements amounted to mere moral encouragement or illegal incitement.
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Commentary
Moral encouragement differs crucially from criminal solicitation; it lacks a direct call to commit a crime, making it a nuanced concept in criminal liability assessments.
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